Warm Summer Berry Compote

This summer on the blog is, apparently, all about berries. I made a berry compote to top a sweet cornbread for Fourth of July a few weeks ago and let me tell you, it was a miracle any of it made it to the top of the cornbread. It took a lot of self-control not to eat the entire pot with a spoon. It’s like eating the filling of a berry pie, which is really my favorite part.

This compote is also super, super simple to make. I know, I always say that. But, really, all you do it pour whole berries into a pot, squeeze honey over them, turn on the heat and let them simmer down to sweet, sweet goodness. It’s sweet and slightly tart and bursting with berry flavor.

And, really, this compote is just as good on its own, served warm in a bowl with just a spoon.

And although I’m making this with fresh summer berries, frozen berries are also a perfectly good option! (You can get more information on choosing summer berries at the store in last week’s blog, by the way.) Also, I’m adding a few ideas for add-ins that aren’t needed, but add some extra layers of flavor.

Pour the berries in to a heavy-bottomed pan and squeeze 3 tablespoons of honey over top. Stir to combine.

Turn the heat to medium-low and let the berries simmer, stirring frequently, for about twenty minutes, or until the berries are melting and the liquid is reduced and thickened. Don’t let it go too long or you will burn the berries.

Serve.

3.5.3208

Tada! That’s it. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I think I’ll go make some more, actually.

‘Till next time! (Sneak peek: next week I’ll be posting a recipe for you to serve these berries over…)

Follow Flurries of Flour!

Meet Me…

Welcome! I'm Samantha, a mom, freelance writer and editor, foodie, dog mom, and the writer behind Flurries of Flour! I know life can get crazy, especially when you have little ones. Whether it's cooking a healthy meal when you don't have a lot of time, dealing with parenting, or overcoming anxiety, that's what Flurries of Flour is all about—doing your best one step, one hour, and one day at a time.